Artwork preview

Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangle rug with a white background and a black border. The border has a thick black outline and an inner light-colored design with curved lines and leaf shapes. Inside the border, there is a thick Greek key pattern in black and light-colored design. The rug's main section features a grid pattern with small dots all over. There are five circular designs: one large circle in the middle and four smaller circles, one in each quadrant. The circles have a floral design with curved lines and leaf shapes. The entire rug is presented in black and white. Title: Rug, Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
324 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette